Filling Out "My System Specs"

[jebuchanan]

My specs were added (with as much detail as possible) when i signed up.
I currently still use Vista mainly due to the lack of vendor-supplied drivers for my hardware.
7229 is the current Win7 build I have, though (I prefer x64)
I will note the specs section does not include Printer info. I added it to the 'Other Info' but it didn't get saved.

 

[DocBrown]

My specs were added (with as much detail as possible) when i signed up.
I currently still use Vista mainly due to the lack of vendor-supplied drivers for my hardware.
7229 is the current Win7 build I have, though (I prefer x64)
I will note the specs section does not include Printer info. I added it to the 'Other Info' but it didn't get saved.

Excellent job on your specs. If everybody was this specific all our members could help people very quickly. Keep up the good work & glad to have you here of SevenForums

" Doc "

 

[raymm]

Is there a program I can DL that will get the info and fill it in for me? I trying to run a business and keep my computer running. I know you need it, but it's a real pain for me to get that stuff and type it in.

 

[DocBrown]

Welcome raymm,


Do a search for Cpu-z & Software_Info_for_Windows

try at MajorGeeks

But you will still have to type the info in here on our forums

" Doc "

 

[Tews]

As far as I know there isnt.. You can run dxdiag from the search box and save the report to your desktop, then copy and paste the info into your system specs.. it only takes a few minutes and its normally a one time thing...

 

[Captain Zero]

Anyone got an idea on how to get more people to fill out system specs? I sm getting carpal tunnel from typing the same thing again and again and...

Ken

I agree. Except that we should begin with you.

At least, try to be more accurate. I'm not aware of a case manufacturer called 'Cheap Plastic'.

 

[Antman]

I use EditPad Pro. This app can save projects - multiple files open on multiple tabs. You can copy and paste canned responses. Does not support embedded graphics (it is a text editor) but you could, I suppose, include links to graphics.

 

[Snufffed]

I suppose this business man takes his auto to the dealer and says fix it.
7 hours later at 100.00 an hour, the mechanic finds the problem.

the knob fell off the passenger side seat adjuster.
35c worth of super glue and 20 mins (Free) if noted, by telling what was wrong..

Is there a program I can DL that will get the info and fill it in for me? I trying to run a business and keep my computer running. I know you need it, but it's a real pain for me to get that stuff and type it in.

plz what business are you in?
and plz where do you have your business located?
and plz what is the name of your business?
and plz what do you charge per hour?

 

[raymm]

Anyone got an idea on how to get more people to fill out system specs? I sm getting carpal tunnel from typing the same thing again and again and...

Ken

CPU-Z, plus auto transfer from CPU-Z report to website page. "Click this" to have your specs auto imported to web site. Make it easier, more people will do it.

 

[Antman]

CPU-Z, plus auto transfer from CPU-Z report to website page. "Click this" to have your specs auto imported to web site. Make it easier, more people will do it.

This would require a normalized file record layout. Perhaps one of the coders here could put aside some billable time for a non-billable project and develop a CPU-Z type app, or modify an existing opens source analog. I wonder what the time on task would be for that? And the motivation?

My vote is for distributed processing - use the tool as it is provided.

 

[InternetLord]

I think it's reasonable. Just for the basics. I'll bet the mods have probably thought about this and decided against it. There are probably reasons they don't require the specs....more members for one.

i myself do not mind filling out my system specs, however there are plenty of people who want to keep what they have private. they should have that right.

 

[Antman]

i myself do not mind filling out my system specs, however there are plenty of people who want to keep what they have private. they should have that right.

It is private. There is no space for home address, bank account or social security numbers.

 

[InternetLord]

It is private. There is no space for home address, bank account or social security numbers.

you know exactly what i mean.

 

[Antman]

you know exactly what i mean.

Not really. Users of this forum are as anonymous as their avatar and user name will allow. It is absurd to expect assistance with unidentified hardware.

One OP's refusal to identify hardware when asking for assistance resulted in the OP being banned from the forum.

 

[Antman]

Furthermore, the hardware on which an OS is installed defines the functionality of the OS. The OP of this thread is making a valid attempt to fortify his ability to assist in the discernment of solutions for a wide range of issues. At least as often as not, the solution depends on the hardware.

If a person who requests a solution is more interested in privacy than a solution, that person is on the wrong web site. He might as well call MS or BestBuy. Oh, my bad. They will need the hardware information as well. But, at least it will be private. Oh, my bad again. That would be less private, as billing data would be recorded.

Free technical support from a pool of thousands of IT professionals comes at a small virtual price - fill out the hardware specs. Under your private user profile. Which contains no methodology for personal identification.

Maintaining privacy as a validation for not working within the program requirements is absurd.

 

[Antman]

i myself do not mind filling out my system specs, however there are plenty of people who want to keep what they have private. they should have that right.

All preceding arguments notwithstanding, I do agree with your basic point. "They" do have that right.

 

[InternetLord]

Not really. Users of this forum are as anonymous as their avatar and user name will allow. It is absurd to expect assistance with unidentified hardware.

One OP's refusal to identify hardware when asking for assistance resulted in the OP being banned from the forum.

Furthermore, the hardware on which an OS is installed defines the functionality of the OS. The OP of this thread is making a valid attempt to fortify his ability to assist in the discernment of solutions for a wide range of issues. At least as often as not, the solution depends on the hardware.

If a person who requests a solution is more interested in privacy than a solution, that person is on the wrong web site. He might as well call MS or BestBuy. Oh, my bad. They will need the hardware information as well. But, at least it will be private. Oh, my bad again. That would be less private, as billing data would be recorded.

Free technical support from a pool of thousands of IT professionals comes at a small virtual price - fill out the hardware specs. Under your private user profile. Which contains no methodology for personal identification.

Maintaining privacy as a validation for not working within the program requirements is absurd.

i agree if i am going to try to help someone i want all the info they can give me. if i need more info to help them and they decide not to provide it i am going to ignore them. however it should always be up to the individual to decide how much info they want to share. in other words if the person doesn't want to help themselves then i am not going to help them. privacy is a right after all.

 

[Antman]

i agree if i am going to try to help someone i want all the info they can give me. if i need more info to help them and they decide not to provide it i am going to ignore them. however it should always be up to the individual to decide how much info they want to share. in other words if the person doesn't want to help themselves then i am not going to help them. privacy is a right after all.

Agreed.

There was a discussion in the Gurus forum today about threads with zero responses. What can we do as a group to reduce the occurence of zero response questions.

I have to confess - some time ago, I changed how helpful I like to be. I read a question, look at the specs, the wording and grammar of the question, the OP's vital statistics - and make a judgement. I leave some threads unattended simply because I do not wish to engage in the same old arguments again - without knowing for sure that the arguments will present.

I know you lurking gurus, and gurus to be, know exactly what I mean.

 

[Kari]

i myself do not mind filling out my system specs, however there are plenty of people who want to keep what they have private. they should have that right.

Having a computer / Windows 7 related problem and asking help here on the SevenForums, not willing to tell about system specs because of privacy issues? It is like going to see a doctor telling it hurts but not telling where, letting the doctor to make some educated guesses until he / she accidentally stumbles upon the right disease or injury.

In my humble opinion it is just plain stupid.

Kari

 

[InternetLord]

Agreed.

There was a discussion in the Gurus forum today about threads with zero responses. What can we do as a group to reduce the occurence of zero response questions.

I have to confess - some time ago, I changed how helpful I like to be. I read a question, look at the specs, the wording and grammar of the question, the OP's vital statistics - and make a judgement. I leave some threads unattended simply because I do not wish to engage in the same old arguments again - without knowing for sure that the arguments will present.

I know you lurking gurus, and gurus to be, know exactly what I mean.

has nothing to do with the discussion.

Having a computer / Windows 7 related problem and asking help here on the SevenForums, not willing to tell about system specs because of privacy issues? It is like going to see a doctor telling it hurts but not telling where, letting the doctor to make some educated guesses until he / she accidentally stumbles upon the right disease or injury.

In my humble opinion it is just plain stupid.

Kari

as i agreed in post #37.